Forest Penduline-Tit

A medium-sized wading bird, mostly black with a red bill and legs. Relatively long tail projection imparts a long-bodied appearance which is enhanced by its short legs. At close range, note bare red throat and orbital skin. Occurs in open wetlands and seasonally flooded savannas, usually in pairs or small groups, probing in mud, shallow water, or soft ground for invertebrates and fish. Unusual, far-carrying call is a single, horn-like note, often given in duet by pairs, with one higher-pitched than the other; the overall effect is like the braying of a donkey. Larger and longer-tailed than Bare-faced Ibis, much more vocal, and does not occur in large groups.

Chunky, short-tailed falcon that shows two rufous spots on the nape when seen well. Extremely rare and localized species known from a small number of locations where it breeds on cliffs adjacent to lush habitats. Call is a high squealing. Looks similar to Peregrine Falcon in flight, but has a shorter tail, less powerful flight, and shows rufous below. Similar in coloration to African Hobby, but shows a white throat and a shorter tail.

Small swallow of tropical lowlands. Usually near water, from mangroves and coastal lagoons to rivers well inland; mainly in small groups, often mixed with other species of swallows. In its range, the big white rump patch is distinctive. Adult is metallic blue above with small white chevron across base of bill; gleaming white below. Juvenile has dusky gray-brown upperparts with white rump, looks like adult by early winter.